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Fred Gibson

  (12:02 PM)

I am here and ready to go!

cedric (atlanta , Ga)

Whats up fred, we've enjoyed watching you in athens the past 4 years.Best of luck to you in the NFL. How well did you think you performed on pro day?

Fred Gibson

  (12:03 PM)

I think I did very well. I ran my 40 in the low 4.4's. Also, I did all my position drills very well. I did a great job.

Daniel Ponte Vedra Florida

Fred, If you could play another position other than Wide reciever. What would it be?

Fred Gibson

  (12:03 PM)

I don't think I would play football if I couldn't play WR!

Jeff (IA)

Hey Fred I watched you several times on TV. I think that you are a great receiver and would fit in well with the Vikings. What would you think if drafted by them?

Fred Gibson

  (12:04 PM)

I would LOVE it. I'm Randy Moss without the attitude! I met with them at the combine. Mike Tice is a real cool person. I would love to play for them.

Mark (Atlanta)

Got any TD celebrations planned for the NFL?

Fred Gibson

  (12:05 PM)

I've been thinking about it! But don't worry about it, I won't be pulling out any cell phones!

Jeff from Athens

What is your best memory as a Dawg?

Fred Gibson

  (12:05 PM)

Probably my freshman year. I had over 200 yards receiving against Kentucky. That's what started my career as a big time player.

Sam Tampa Florida

Fred, I enjoyed watching you guys in the outback bowl. You are an incredible talent. Any special workouts you suggest to anyone trying lift their 40 time and overall speed in general?

Fred Gibson

  (12:06 PM)

You can improve your technique. I went to Arizona and worked at Athetes Performance and they taught me all about the technique involved.

Mark (Salisbury, MD)

Dude, you own in Madden '05. I picked you first round of the 05 draft and you got 15TD's, over 1000yds and Rook of the Year. You gotta live up to it man, cmon!!

Fred Gibson

  (12:07 PM)

I'll live up to it. I'm a playmaker, man!

Hank, Vegas

What number are you looking to wear in the pros, and what are you willing to pay to get it from a vet?

Fred Gibson

  (12:07 PM)

Depends on how much money you are talking about! I would love to get 82 though.

Brian Northington: Evanston, Illinois

What part of your game that you had to most improve on when transitioning from high school football to the college level?

Fred Gibson

  (12:08 PM)

I had to get adjusted to everything. The college life, the classes, etc. Everybody was big and fast on the field so I just had to seperate myself from everbody else. That was the hardest part.

Phillip from GA

Whats the first thing you are going to buy?

Fred Gibson

  (12:08 PM)

Probably a big house in Waycross for my grandmother!

Jeremy Atlanta, GA

Who's the best db you faced in college?

Fred Gibson

  (12:09 PM)

Carlos Rogers from Auburn. Carlos is a good frind of mine also. He's the only guy that I really thought was good that I ever played against.

Nick (Tuscaloosa, AL)

How much attention do you pay to "draft experts" and their mock drafts?

Fred Gibson

  (12:10 PM)

I don't pay any attention to that. I only pay attention to what I can control.

Jay (baltimore, md)

Which player was your idol growing up and why?

Fred Gibson

  (12:11 PM)

I really didn't get into football until late. I played basketball growing up. But I like watching all the great receievers like Moss, Chad Johnson, Terrell, etc.

Mike IL

Fred, If you were stranded on an island and could bring one type of food, and one celebrity female with you, what, and who would they be ? thanks

Fred Gibson

  (12:12 PM)

I would love to have some pork chops with rice and some beef stew .. also need a Sunkist to drink .. and probably Alicia Keys.

keegan (columbia,sc)

what do you think about the nfl combine and do you think it helped or hindered you?

Fred Gibson

  (12:12 PM)

The coaches are the shoppers and the players are the groceries. It's a job. It's not college anymore. But it helps you because all the players and GMs can scout you out. You just have to make sure you bring your A game.

Crusher (Detroit)

As a Dawg, What was the bigger rivalry Ga Tech V Ga or FL V GA?

Fred Gibson

  (12:13 PM)

Florida! We are so used to beating Ga. Tech we don't even think about it.

Jordan (Baltimore, MD)

I am a huge Ravens fan. We needed help at WR. Would you like to play in Baltimore. Have you been in contact with the Ravens

Fred Gibson

  (12:14 PM)

I didn't interview with them.

Michael (Atlanta, GA)

Do you like the nickname Freddie Ballgame?

Fred Gibson

  (12:14 PM)

They call me Freddie. That's the only nickname I've ever had.

Josh, GA

Honestly, do you like football or basketball better?

Fred Gibson

  (12:15 PM)

I like basketball. But football is my job. I've learned to like both.

Jake Athens, GA

How do think the Dawgs are going to do next year?

Fred Gibson

  (12:16 PM)

My roommate is DJ Shockley and I believe in him. I went to the spring game on Saturday and they looked great. The receivers were making plays. They will be fine. We may be gone but they just reloaded. That's all.

Kyle (Baltimore)

Len Pasq wrote an article today about the struggle of rook WR entering the pros, how are you going to prepare for the transition?

Fred Gibson

  (12:17 PM)

From high school to college to now .. if you can play football, you just play football. You can get adjusted real quick. You just have to learn the offense and compete. If you do that, the adjustment is nothing. I love to compete so I'm looking forward to it.

Big J (NH)

Fred, you mentioned that you didn't interview w/the Ravens. Are you at liberty to say who you DID interview with?

Fred Gibson

  (12:18 PM)

I interviewed with a whole lot of teams at the Senior Bowl. Sometimes I would come out of an interview and see Braylon going in after me. So you know they are just telling you what you want to hear. That's why it is so nerveracking.

Al Milano dunedin FL

Since you seen ronnie brown up close do you think he is the best running back in the draft and where will he go!

Fred Gibson

  (12:18 PM)

I think my boy Ronnie is the best. He just does things other backs can't do. For me playing against him in the SEC, I've seen him do it all. He's a great running back.

Jackpima (Jacksonville, FL)

Fred, any thoughts about why Coach Richt's offense has yet to really take off in Athens as it did at FSU? It seems the defense has been the strength of that team since he came

Fred Gibson

  (12:20 PM)

At FSU he was up in the box. Now he calls plays from the field. So I don't know. I can't question what he does. I know we lost a lot of close games.

Clay from Syracuse

What player in the NFL today would you compare your game to?

Fred Gibson

  (12:20 PM)

Randy Moss.

Austin (Jackson, MS)

What was the best SEC college town you visited while playing football at UGA?

Fred Gibson

  (12:20 PM)

Probably LSU. Their fans are crazy.

Muff (Atlanta, GA)

The Steelers love Bulldog players...have you spoke to Pittsburgh yet?

Fred Gibson

  (12:22 PM)

I interviewed with them. It went well. Plus, they got rid of Plaxico so it would be a great fit. Hines Ward played at Georgia so I would love to be teammates with him.

mike (concord,ca)

Do you think Auburn could have beaten USC?

Fred Gibson

  (12:22 PM)

Yeah, I think they could have beaten them. I don't know what OU was doing in the championship game. I asked him and he said that just wasn't the day for them.

Seth (Athens, GA)

What NFL cornerback scares you the most?

Fred Gibson

  (12:23 PM)

None of them scare me.

Fred Gibson

  (12:23 PM)

I used to go against Champ all the time .. but he's not that big. I haven't seen a big one yet.

Hank (Vegas)

Was the recruiting process of college ball, less or more exciting then the N.F.L draft process?

Fred Gibson

  (12:24 PM)

College was more fun. You earn a scholarship. Now it's about money. It's very nerveracking.

Mark Gainesville, GA

Fred how do you feel about some of the criticism you received while at UGA about not living up to expectations after you freshman year?

Fred Gibson

  (12:25 PM)

You always have your critics that are going to talk about you. But I dont let that get to me.

Ethan (Philly)

What do you think about David Pollack and Thomas Jones, and how do you think they will fare in the nfl?

Fred Gibson

  (12:25 PM)

Thomas Jones? David Pollack is David Pollack. We'll have to wait and see.

Jake

what did you think of the randy moss trade?

Fred Gibson

  (12:26 PM)

First of all, Oakland is about to be sick. Randy Moss and Jerry Porter. They are going to have a great season. Minnesota was crazy for getting rid of him.

Jason - Michigan

Pick 'em: Bryalon or Williams? You are excluded for obvious reasons.

Fred Gibson

  (12:27 PM)

Between those two I would take Braylon. I just don't know Mike that well. And I'm friends with Braylon!

Dan (Harrisburg, PA)

What excites you most about the NFL?

Fred Gibson

  (12:28 PM)

Just having the chance to be successful. The chance to play at the top level. Ive always dreamed of that.

steve (gainesville, Fl)

Any chance you wish you had gone to UF?

Fred Gibson

  (12:29 PM)

I committed to Florida. Being young I didn't know what I wanted to do. I took a visit and committed. But I just changed my mind and went to Georgia instead. It all worked out. Overall I think I made a good decision.

MAtt (NYC)

How did it feel beating UF your senior year?

Fred Gibson

  (12:29 PM)

To me, it was just another game. We beat another team. The fans here it is a big rivalry, the whole cocktail party thing. But it was just another game to me. I'm just glad we won. I had never beat them before.

Ben (MN)

Do you think Texas will ever beat OU

Fred Gibson

  (12:30 PM)

I think they will now because Mark Clayton and those guys are gone. I think this might be the year.

Shane (Quincy MA,)

how did you feel about being on madden 2006

Fred Gibson

  (12:31 PM)

I can't wait for that to come out! I'm going to get a copy on the first day!

Ben (MN )

Who is your favorite NFL quarterback?

Fred Gibson

  (12:32 PM)

I'd have to say Daunte Culpepper. He can just throw the ball! He has great arm strength, can move and he's just a winning QB.

Anthony(Atlanta, Ga)

Hey Fred do you or your scouts have any idea where you will probably go.

Fred Gibson

  (12:33 PM)

They don't tell you nothing but what you want to hear.

Dan (Harrisburg, PA)

What's your biggest fear?

Fred Gibson

  (12:33 PM)

No fears. I played in the SEC!

Towner (Charleston, SC)

Fred, are you still pimpin the white tahoe with rims? Or have you stepped it up to something else already??

Fred Gibson

  (12:33 PM)

I'm still pimpin' the white tahoe!

Jeff (Baton Rouge)

Hey Fred I am sure David Greene is your boy but do you really think he is NFL material?

Fred Gibson

  (12:34 PM)

I'll leave the NFL to make that decision. He won a lot of games for us. But college to NFL is two different games. We'll have to see.

Anthony (Harleysville PA)

Can you picture it, Super Bowl, Detroit, McNabb fakes to Westbrook, pump fakes to T.O., airs it out to Gibson for the game winning TD, T.O. and Gibson dance in the endzone....I can!

Fred Gibson

  (12:35 PM)

I could see that happening!

Glenn (Ocala, Florida)

What has been your best performance that you can remember as a wide receiver, high school or College?

Fred Gibson

  (12:35 PM)

I have a whole lot of memories. Which one?

Jason (Boise,ID)

As an athlete ready to be paid millions of $$$, already considered on video games and other materials, what would you say to kids who will be in the same position in years from now on how to handle the hype?

Fred Gibson

  (12:36 PM)

Just don't get caught up in the hype. Stay in school and take care of business first. You have to have a good work ethic to get to this point.

Matt (Nashville, TN)

do you think that you are a better receiver than reggie brown?

Fred Gibson

  (12:37 PM)

Am I better than Reggie? We are two different receivers. We are both very good. That's a crazy question! I can't answer that!

Drew (Nashville)

It seems Tennessee players can't help but get into trouble in Knoxville. How hard is it to stay out of trouble when your a star and everything you do is being watched like a hawk?

Fred Gibson

  (12:38 PM)

It's all about who you surround yourself with. If you have crazy friends, you will get in trouble. But I don't smoke, I don't drink, etc. I just play football. In a place like Athens, if you do anything, it will be front page news.

Glenn (Ocala, Florida)

My apologies, let's start w/ highschool?

Fred Gibson

  (12:40 PM)

I only played two years. But I had great games against Lownds County and Valdosta High School.

Sean (Canton, GA)

Fred - Are you still in that movie group with Munson?

Fred Gibson

  (12:40 PM)

Na. A girl asked me to go one Sunday and I went. But I wasn't in the group.

Brandon (Valdost, Georgia)

Do you think you are big enough for the NFL

Fred Gibson

  (12:41 PM)

What do you think? I played in the SEC against some of the best teams in the country!

fender (athens, GA)

you ever play parkview high school?

Fred Gibson

  (12:41 PM)

Never played Parkview.

Fred Gibson

  (12:41 PM)

I don't think they would have wanted to play us!

Hank (Vegas)

What was the toughest question during the whole interview process and by what team?

Fred Gibson

  (12:42 PM)

One team told me there was a rumor that I smoked pot to see how I would react... I've never smoked so that was tough.

Jason (Miami)

If you had to cast someone to play you in a movie, who would it be?

Fred Gibson

  (12:43 PM)

One of my friends. Probably Paul.

Jim (Quincy, MA)

Have you talked with the patriots at all?

Fred Gibson

  (12:43 PM)

I did not talk to them.

Fred Gibson

  (12:45 PM)

Thanks for the questions! I look forward to next Saturday.. talk to you later.